Secretary of State chhcalling had to leave a derrycityfc football match at the Brandywell stadium on Friday night due to a security alert caused by an elaborate hoax
Chris Heaton-Harris was seen leaving the ground shortly before the alert was announced
Mr Heaton-Harris was attending a Derry City match along with Irish President Michael D Higgins and about 4,000 fans.The Northern Ireland secretary left about 20 minutes before the game ended. "I want to thank the local community, in particular those who were directly affected, for their cooperation and assistance as we worked to keep people safe," said PSNI Supt William Calderwood.
"Elderly residents and children have had their night turned upside down as police attempt to make the area safe," Mr Eastwood said.
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